The Levant Foundation is a private, non-profit grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in 1999. The organization is committed to furthering knowledge about Middle Eastern culture and history, with particular emphasis on the complex interrelations of the three monotheistic religions born in the Middle East: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Operating within an increasingly diverse society, the Foundation partners with universities, institutions of fine art, and religious and research institutions to sponsor and fund artistic, academic, and educational programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$181K
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-64.4% YoY
Grant Count
8
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$153K
-28.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission centers on renewing equilibrium in international relations, encouraging dialogue, and generating a climate conducive to a wider sense of democracy. As stated by Jamal Daniel, the Foundation aims to "bring those who are marginalized and vulnerable back to the mainstream of humanity" through contributions that restore both reason and faith.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Artistic Programs: Fine arts initiatives related to Middle Eastern culture
- Academic Initiatives: Academic programs and scholarships focused on Middle Eastern studies, religions, and Levant identity
- Educational Programs: Educational initiatives promoting interfaith dialogue among Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
- Education and Human Services: Broader educational and human services support
Grantmaking
The Foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. Recent financial data indicates:
Grant Range
**: $2,000 to $2,500,000
Average Grant
**: $268,200
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, though its work extends to supporting institutions internationally, including partnerships with universities and research institutions in the Middle East region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $181,384–$194,300
- Total Liabilities: $535
- Annual Revenue: $565,100–$3.49 million
- Annual Expenses: $3.48 million
The Foundation maintains relatively modest assets while distributing substantial annual grants, indicating a pass-through or active distribution model.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $181,384 | $181,818 | $194,301 |
| Revenue | $1,262,616 | $3,487,533 | $565,091 |
| Expenses | $1,265,047 | $3,480,304 | $4,500,590 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,235,782 | $3,493,477 | $5,091,033 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $33 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $9,542 | $447 | $82,556 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jamal Daniel: Founder and primary voice of the Foundation's mission
- Gregory Keever: Chair, Director & President
- John Howland: Director
- Michelle Upton: Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| gregory keever | CHAIR, DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JOHN HOWLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Michelle Upton | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEB LOSCUITO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| Marie Vajdak | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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